The A8511 is a multioutput WLED/RGB driver for backlighting medium-size displays. It is a fully integrated high-brightness (HB) LED driver solution that does not require external power devices to complete the backlighting design criteria. The A8511 integrates FETs for a boost converter as well as four 150 mA current sinks, offering a complete integrated solution at HB LED current levels. LED channels can be tied together for up to 600 mA sink capability. It can work from a single power supply of 6.8 to 21 V and withstand up to 40 V. The boost converter is a constant frequency, current-mode converter.

Operating frequency can be set to 2 MHz avoiding interference with the AM radio band. The integrated boost DMOS switch is rated for 40 V at 3.6 A. PWM dimming allows LED currents to be controlled up to a 1000:1 ratio. Additional 4:1 dimming can be achieved by using the DIM pin.

The A8511 provides protection against output connector shorts through an integrated output disconnect switch. An optional external thermistor can be used to limit LED current based on panel temperature.

Applications include:

GPS navigation systems

Automotive infotainment

Back-up camera displays

Cluster backlighting

Portable DVD players

Industrial LCD displays

The device is supplied in a surface mount, 28-pin TSSOP package (suffix LP), with exposed thermal pad for enhanced thermal dissipation. It is lead (Pb) free, with 100% matte-tin leadframe plating.

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